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Weekend and Holiday Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$32,990 / year median in Florida
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements:
Comfortable with pets of all sizes and temperaments. Able to work independently from written instructions provided by pet owners, excellent time management, communicative, responsible, and respectful of others homes. Must have a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation with the ability to travel between clients homes. Ability to pass background check. Smartphone and ability to take pictures for client updates. Availability for multiple repeat visits throughout the day a must. Morning visits are completed between 7-10am. Midday visits are completed between 10am-2pm. Dinner visits are completed between 4:30-8:30pm. Strongly suggest applicants live locally for their own convenience of traveling back and forth to multiple households throughout the day.Pay:
$15.00 per hour Expected hours: 1.0 - 10.0 per weekBenefits:
Mileage reimbursement On-the-job trainingWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Transportation
- Dental Insurance